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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

THE RIVER The low ten perature Of yes
teldav continued all night and the river by
this morning was frozen from shore to shore;
The pa. sing steamers, however, soon opene d
the channel and navigation, SO far as steam
boats are concerned, is uninterrupted though
sailing vessels can not get about without the
assistance of tugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

COUNTY CouRT-Judqe James Chichester.
Com. We. Pascal Carter ct ais; jury and YER
dict imposing fine of S. upon. each.
Frasier VS.. Hagenbaugh; jury failed to
agree and were discharged.
Court adjourned til Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section warmer, fair weather,
followed Saturday by threatening weather
with snow or rain, light to fresh easterly
Winds increasing in force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

BALTIMORE, Dec 30-Cotton quiet and steady;
middling 1913 Flour iirmer, with hardening len ne
tendency; Howard st and Western super 50 81
az 49, do extra SO O0a3 GO; do family 81 GOA
4 so; city mills super 50 37a2 G2; do extra
SO O0a3 60; do Rio brands 81 5oa4 To- Patapsco
superlative patent So 80; do family s. IS.
Wheat-Southern higher and quiet; red 93a95 !;
amber 95e97 Western higher and active; No o, Q
winter red spot 875s bid Dec 971a bid Jan SSa
aseA; Feb 9Oa9Oih; Mey 95lsa95as. Corn
Southern Hrmer and quiet; white and yellow 64a
55; Western higher and dull; mixed spot new
561s bid Jan 561ba569s Feb 577sa59; May 81
a61 il steamer 547s bid. Oats quiet and fImer !;
Southern and Penna 1880; Western white 39a
4Oh do mixed 36a3S. Rye higher at 6G.7O.
Hay quiet and steady; prime to choice Western
S13a15 Provisions dull and easy. Mess Pork
Sic. ulk-meats-shoulders and clear rib sides
packed Tao. Bscon-shoulders 15aSE clear rib
sides 9lb; hams 12ha12g4. Lard-rofncd 49,
Butter firm; Western packed 1Sa20 creamery
27a31. Eggs lower; fresh 22a23 LINED 16a17.
Coffee steady Rio cargoes ordinary to fair 1Slha
10. Sugar higher A soft 10. Whskey firm
and quiet at 81 15s1 is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, Dec. 29.-Very
little doing IN any kind of produce, and transac-
tons hardly warrant accurate quotations, which
are therefore nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

GITY TREASURER'S OFFICE,
" Room No . Market Building,
alexandria, Va, Dec. 10, 1887.
DELINQUENT STATE TAXPAYERS TAKE
NOTICE
AT the January term of tho Corporation Court
at tho fir mt door oe the Corporation Court House.
on Fairfax street, l will OFFER AT PUBLIC
SALE ALL THE REAL ESTATE belonging to
delinquent taxpayers for the year 1854, q de-
scription of which can be seen at my office, No.
Market Building, at the Clerks office of the
Corporation Court. NJ. 2. HARLOW,
dec2O If City Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

PERsoNAL.-The berothel is announced
of Miss Ida f. Brager and E. Goldsmith, of
this city.
Mr.. T. J. Miller is confined to his home
by sickness.
Mrs. Margaret Kipzer fell from chair on
which she was standing at her home on up
per Prince street, yesterday, and was con-
siderably bruised.
Mr.. G c. Branch, who for some time past
has held position in the General Supefln-
teudents office of the Virginia Midland rail-
way, to. day resigned and will soon 50 to
Nj. Morris, N. Y. to engage in the real es'
tate business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30
AUCTION SALES.
BY Il. It. Lucas, Auctonecr.
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
4 ESTATE.
By virtue Of decd of trust from Henry CRUDE
and AMMO a. Gruhc. his wife. dated May 4th
1856, recorded in decd book No. H. page 11S
and By order of the Board of Directors of the
Mt. Vernon Go operative Building Association
No. q of Alexandria, Va, the undersigned will
soil at public auction, in front OF the Royal street
entrance to the market building, at II o'clock
noon, on SATURDAY, January 7th, 1855, the
following rope ty, to wit:
ALL THAT TENEMENT AND LOT OF
GROUND on the Hcst side of Patrick street, be-
tween King and Cameron streets, in the city of
Alexandria, Va, frouting twenty feet, six inches
on Patrick street, and extending west with same
width as the front one hundred and twenty three
feet fve inches.
Terms of sale.-Cash.
c. A. YOHE, Trustees
S. B STOUTENBURGH.
daco2t s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Cotton quiet uplands
10 Ole; Orleans 10 11-16; futures steady.
Flour quiet and firm. Wheat ssal9c higher. Corn
Aaihc better. Pork firm at SIS Scale. LAID
steady atS9 o..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec. 80, IL a. m-The leading flu.
lures ruled as follows: May Wheat $50. May
Corn 54a s54Ts; May Oats 343se349s May
Pork Sl5 s.; May Lard SIS 1919; May short ribs
SO Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30
CLOTHING.
Christmas Gifts.

Days of holly and mistIctoe
shorter for shopping and longer for
reading the holiday news. Let lis
carry your thoughts along with
brief suggestions that you will well
come through this stock that fills
the truest sentiment and measure
of Christmas cheer-things to give
for use and wise giving:
Silk and Satin-lined Overcoals
Gas luxurious as clothing can be
made) and palmer ones.
Storm Goats and listers to resist
the winter shower,
Dress and Business Suits.
Neckwear, all the most fashion
able shapes and shades, elegant
quality and made for us.
Centlemen's Silk Mufllers
g Handkerchiefs.
Linen 8"
Mems and Boys Underwear.
" Dress Shirts.
Flannel Shirts.
4" Colorcd Shirts.
Boys ReeGng Jackets.
" School and Dress Suits,
Overcoats.
Kilt Suits, shirt wa SITS.
Satin Embroidered Suspenders.
Fancy Hosiery.
Crown Collars and Cuffs.
Monarch Shirts for men and boys.
Cardigan Jackets.
Silk Umbrellas, with attractive
carved handles.
Mems and Boys! Rubber Goats.
Best kind of Gloves, fur trimmed
and otherwise.
Real Buck Gloves.
Also Perrin's celebrated make Of
Gloves.
Acme Pants stretchers.
ns~oPEN EVENINGS.
%
B. ROBINSON & CO.,
900 Pennsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30
NOTICE.

r- NOTICE.
On and after Monday, January ID, the 3. m.
FERRY BOAT from Alexandria and the $50 g.
m. boat from Washington will be disc >ntinued.
dec3O Ut C. w RIDLEY, Manager.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALEX
ANDRIA, VA,
Alexandra. Va, December 80, 1887.
Sunday, January LIST. 1888, being New Years
Day, Monday, the % instant. will be observed as
holiday. Bills snd notes due on that day must
be paid on Saturday, the 31st instant.
1t c. r HOOFF Cashier.
MoTICE-All persons are warned to KEEP
~ OFF MY ICE POND, near the Stone bridge,
till have cut my winters supply of ice, after
which the gates will be thrown open to the public.
Trespassers will be dealt with according to law.
dec3O ct NJ SCHUYLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30
CATTLE MARKETS.

CATTLE MARKETS.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Dec. 29.-Beef
Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged IS follows:
Best.........- Isl 6213 so
Generally rated first quality. 1915 4 SO
Medium or good fair quality 49,. 275 a. so
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
.............: 200 a300
Extreme range of prices............ 2 90 q 80
Most of the sales were FROM. 325 a475
Total receipts this week 906. Total sales $50.
Of the receipts % came from Virginia.
The receipts are quite light this week, and the
offerings not of as good quality as those of last
week. Trade was slow and sales quite limited in
number Prices generally show an advance (con-
sidering quality over last weeks figures of 1sa
i4c, the greatest Improvement being in tho COM
mon grades.
Sheep and Lambs-There is a full run of Sheep
and Lambs this week, and very limited demand
reported III al the pens. consequently numbers
are left over. The quality ranges about as it did
last week. We quote butche,s' Sheep at 3 ha5c,
aud Lambs at 8 taa6c per ID gross. a let of extra
heavy Sheep were sold on private terms, under
stood at much higher figures than top quotation.
Receipts this week of Sheep and Lambs 3 133 head.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Dec. 29.-Beeves
dressed Beef in fair demand st advance of
about 44c per lb common to good sides sold at Ga
&c, and selections at 7aaa8c per ID. Sheep and
Lambi-market active and strong; ordinary TO
good Sheep sold at 81 40a5 35 per 100 lbs; ordi-
nary to choice Lambs at S6a7 % per 100 lbs.
Hog:-market for live Hogs ncminally steady at
IS 40a5 80 per 100 lbs.
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET, Dec 29.-Cattle-
market steady; choice SIS 25a5 rs; shipping
steers 81 90a5; stockers and feeders 81 50a3;
mixed 81 50a3; Texas CattleS1 75a3 TO Hogs
market strong mixed SIS 1855 55 heavy So 4Ol
3d. light 81 90a5 %. Sheep-market strong;
natives S3a5 so; Western SO 50a5 is; Texans
50 6Oa3 rs, and Lambs 81 50a6
QUEENSTOWN CATTLE MARKET Dec 29.-At
Queenstown this week there were some 81 head
of Cattle offered with sales at prices ranging from
Pa to 20 per lb. II Sheep snd Lambs were
offered; Sheep brought 3a5 Sc and Lambs 5
a6c per pound Some Cows and Calves were
sold at $2Oa35 per head. Market for Cattle,
Sheep aud Lambs good for good stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET, Dee.
29.-sugars- The market for raw is firm, with s
moderate demand and the stock is tiLm'y held.
We quote Muscovado fair refining, SO test. at
51sc, and centrifugal, 90 test, at $3.50 Is loo.
The distribution of refined Sugars is fairly active
and the market is hrm and hardening with q
good supply of stock offering We quote hards al
So 10 for cut loaf, 81 SO for cubes, 81 50 for
powdered 81 i for graduated. softs-s7 81
for mould A. 81 Al for coniectioners 4, snd 81 06
for standard A.
Cofea-The market for invoices is dull aud
easy. Two cargoes of 10000 bags arrived in the
week The sales reported are 1900 bags at 1873
a1S7.c. The order trade is light and the values
are more or less nominal. Futures advanced but
reacted, and closed about the same IS last week.
Rio invoices are quoted nominally at 1Sac for
old and ] &c per ID for new CROP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

IMPORTANT RAILROAD OFFICIAL CHAN
GEs-Mr. w. E. Turner, treasurer of the
Richmond and Danvile Railway Company,
has resigned and Mr.. 1. G. Hall, the assist
ant treasurer has been promoted to the po-
5 ton Of treasurer.
The office of comptroller of the company,
which, for long time past, has been filled
by Mr. E. A. Barbour, of Richmond, has been
abolished and Mr.. E. G. Crump appointed
auditor instead.
Mr. H. H. Marshall nas resigned the po'
sition OF general counsel of the company,
and Col. Worthington, who some time since
held the position, has been reinstated.
These changes, "a intinated By the GA
zsTTE few days since, don't look like the
general Offices of the company would be re-
novel from Washington to Richmond, a5
the Richmond influence is now out of the
directory of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

NNAMELED KETTLES of all sizes, Apple and
u Peach Parers, Enterprise and other Meat Cut
tiers for sale cheap at 32S King, corner OF Royal ST.
sens 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

RICHMOND MARKET Dec. 29.-TheIe is still
but little doing in the Flour or grain market, and
prices for Flour are unchanged. Offerings Of
Wheat very light with sales of small lots of white
and shortberry at 90 A few bushels OF white
Corn brought So and spring Oats sold at 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

LYNcHBuRa MARKET, Dec. 29:-During the
week there has been very little doing in produce
of any kind, and quotations are nominaliy I'm.
changed Offerings of Tobacco only fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

NEW CALIFORNIA DOUBLE CROWN RAILS.
IN ms fancy clpsters)i also Yalentia Ohstalk
Cooking do. Just received at -
oct19 hcBURNEf'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

COUNCIL CAUCUs.-Last night caucus OF
sixteen members of the City Council was
held to make nomination for Mayor, but
after being in session tor about au hour tie
caucus, without making a nomination. a5-
iou-ued sine die The mseting was held
under the following call.
We the undersigned, members of the Board of
Aldermen snd Common Council, hereby agree to
meet in eau in the committee ROOM city hall
building, Thursday. December % h. at 1870 p NJ.
for The purpose of making 2 nomination to al the
vacancy occasiOned by the death of our lac May
or the Hon john 3 Smoot.
Herbert Bryant n P 7. Purke, Park Agnew, Edw.
S. Lcadboater, w. Il Marburg, John T. Sweeney,
Geo w. Fisher, F. E Corbett John n Stride-,
II. Snowden. Rnbt. {. Gronau, D. W Whiting.
French Smoot, p. Aitcheaon, ". s. Moore, G. 81.
Hinken.
MIR. j. L. Sweeney presided aud Mr.. HUI
bert Snowden acted az secretary.
The party lines were not closely drawn,
one member, Mr.. Agnew, stating that he
had signed the call with the express under.
standing that all the members should be
asked to attend the meeting and that if they
did not chose to Go so it would rest with them.
In the previous caucus held by the demo.
Gratis neither Messrs Agnew, Whiting or
Hinken attended, but last night they we've
present and took part.
Before going into nomination res9lu-
ton offered by Mr.. Fisher pledgiDg al pres
ent to abide by the action of the caucus was
unanimously adopted.
Capt. Bryan: then offered resolution
deemng il nexpedient for tie members Of
the City Couuci TO elect one of their own
body to the position of Mayor. He said
several members had been requested to be.
come candidates and he thought it would
bs best to select man who was not mem.
ber This action too would do away with
the necessity of holding 81 special election in
case member was chosen Mayor.
After some debate the resolution was de.
f4s,ed by tie vo.e-Ayes, Messrs. Burke,
Bryant, Leadbtaier, Gropau, Smoot, Hink.
en-, Snowden and SGeeney-S Noes, Mess,s.
Moore, Strider, Fisher, Whiting. Aitcheson,
Corbett, Marbur9 aud Agnew-S.
Messrs f. f Downham and Henry
Strauss were then placed in nomination ana
four ballots taken. each resulting in tie,
to S-pre sumably the same vote as that
taken on Alderman Bryant's resolution.
happening that choice could not be de.
termined upon the caucus adjourned sine
die.
An analysis of the vote shows that of the
members who have heretofore gone into the
democratic caucus Mr. Downham received
the votes of Messrs. Burke, Bryant, Lead
beater, Smoot, Sweeney, Snowden and Gro
nau; and
MIR. Strauss those of Messrs. Marbury,
Moore, Fisher, Aitcheson, Cor bett and Strider,
while of the three presentlast light who had
not heretofore taken part in the democratic
caucus, Mr. Strauss received the votes OF
Messrs. Aguew and Whiting and MIR. Down
ham that of Mr.. Hinken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TOYS, Mechan-
"A. ical Engines Iron Trains, &C., now on exhi-
bition and for sale at
dec12 AMOS B. SIAI Makers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

ICE SKATES are very cheap this year, and we
| have nice line. They mako q Christmas gift
that always delights the boys and girls.
dec15 JAS F. CARLIN & SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

CHARLES s. TAYLOR, Jr,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

INDIA GAUZE, Gossamer aud Balbriggan
| Shirts, long and short sleeves, just received at
my12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

HOMEMADE CASsIaEREs-A large assert
[ i mcnt at prices to suit the times. An exami
nation of them solicited by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

u ENTUCKY WHISKEY. three years old
IN $3.50 per gallon; tho best value we have
ever seen.
e9 McBURNEY SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

CoUARE, oCTAGoN ard FLAT CAST STEEL
y will be sold at So King street, corner of Roy
al, at greatly reduced price Quality warrant
"a Toct2SJ J. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

SIaoPPING AXES and AXE HANDLES, on
hand and for sale at a small advance at 32S
King, corner of Royal by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-30

NLovEs! GLOvES!-A new assortment of the
VI best Kid and Dogskin, embroidered back,
lined and unined, received this day at
dec13 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Monument to DIR. A. M. Fauntleroy.

w
The numerous friends of the late DIR. A.
M. Fauntleroy in Stanton, have, with
the permission Of the family, erected a
monument to his memory in the cemetery
at Winchester.
DR.. A. M. F'auntleroy. who died June
10Th, 1886, was beloved and held in high es-
TEEN wherever known. He was surgeon
in the United States army before the late
war, and was distinguished medical d.
rector in the Confederate service. After
wards and for several years he was super
intendent of the Western Lunatic Asylum
at Staunton, and physician of wide prac-
tice in the community. From designs
furnished by Capt. J. G. Marquis, one Of
beautiful white italian marble was selec-
ted. It is eleven feet high, half spiral and
half cottage in style, mounted with a
handsomely worked urn. It is two feet
eight inches square at the base; the die is
feet inches high and l foot inches
square. The lot in the Winchester GENE
etery in beautifully situated about the
centre of the grounds. On the front SUBJ
base is engraven in large raised letters
''Fauntleroy." On another side is the fol-
lowing inscription in raised letter: Born
July s, 1885, died June 10, 1867 On anoth-
er side is the following inscriptions s'Erec-
ted by his friends in Stanton, Va, among
whom he ministered as a beloved physi-
clan for twenty years. in testimony of the
many virtues, stainless character and
profession and reflected honor upon his
State in war and peace"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

the Stanton Male Academy staff next
session.
The Steward, Maj. o. r. Funston, of
the D., ID. & b. Institution, is able to be
about again after long and severe i'll
ness.
o. M. Goode, Esq, of Stanton, agent
for Messrs. Z. g. Williams 4 Co.. tobacco
manufacturers of Richmond, was in Alex
andria this week.
Mr.. A. NJ. Simpson, of Stanton, was
the guest of his brother-in-law, Capt. Bar
ley, during the Sunday School Convention
at Winchester, to which he was a dele
gate.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Singer, of this city,
were in Winchester last week.
Mrs. Geo. w. Hewitt left Saturday for
Baltimore.
Miss Emma Hostetter, of Pennsylvania,
is the guest Of Miss May Beck.
Mr.. Y. M. Bickle has gone to Columbus,
Ohio, for treatment to his eyes.
Mrs. A. G.. Robinson and son are in
Rockbridge.
MIR. Frank Pinkerton of Baltimore, has
been in town several days. He was for
merly in business here.
Norfolk 'sChristian Voice" -Among all
our pleasant guests at the Outing none
were more welcome than our two Staunton
brethren, Capt. T. G. Morton and Mr..
Howison. We are obliged to admit that
Capt. Morton. notwithstanding the fact
that he fought through the war, was the
youngest man in the party.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Court of Appeals Record Printing.

It was learned last week that the Court
Of Appeals Record printing for this point
had been let for the year beginning the
first of the present month to Harrison
burg bidder. This report was not at first
credited, for it was known that the Clerk,
though he must advertise for bids, need
not take the lowest, but could have the
printing done here at his place of resi-
denee; and this he wished to do, both for
convenience in reading ''proof'' and for
insuring accuracy in doing the work; but
the Judges of the Court decided to give
the contract to the lowest bidder.
Mr.. D. S. Lewis, proprietor of the Har-
risonburg Esprit of the Valley,'' being
the lowest bidder, got the contract,
and consequently no more Record printing
will be done here for year after that lin
hand' has been finished. The offices in
Stanton have been doing this printing
for 80 cents per printed page. Mr.. Lewis
bid rs cents. At such a figure the con-
tractor cannot make anything to speak Of,
if he pays his composi5ors 80 cents per
thousand ems, which was paid here.
Some one will have to suffer-the con-
tractor Or the compostor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday School Convention of the
Baltimore Conference M. e. Church
South was held at Winchester July 6.
One hundred and seventy delegates report
ed. An address of welcome by Rev. DR..
John s. Martin Was responded to by Rev.
S. K. Cox, Of Baltimore. President T. J.
Magruder submitted the annual report,
showing that since the organization of the
Sunday-school convention, in 1857, there
had been an increase of over 10000 in
membership in the schools. The atten-
dance was $4,000 in 1857, and over 80, 600
in 1887. Conversions during the year of
Sunday-school children, 1900. The in
crease in the membership of schools in the
Southern M. E. Church the past year was
$4,000; increase in the membership of the
church during the past year, 10000. The
reports of the corresponding secretary and
treasurer were submitted.
Berryville. Middleburg, and Lexington
were placed in nomination as the place of
the next annual meeting. BerrYville,
Clarke county, was chosen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
The Shenandoah Valley Road

The first mortgage bondholders7 COM
mittee of the Shenandoah Valley railroad
have announced that they accept the
proposition made by the Norfolk and
Western railroad. The terms of the propo-
sition provided for the purchase of the
property at foreclosure and the formation
Of new company, which will issue S.
100000 first mortgage bonds, $4,000, 900
preferred stock, and common stock to the
amount of the old stock outstanding. The
Norfolk and Western agrees to lease the
Shenandoah Valley for nlnet7-nine years,
and TO pay over pot less than 80 per cent.
OF the gross earnings, but always as much
as the interest Of the first mortgage bonds,
and endorse the bonds with this stipula-
ton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Avis Items.

Reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR.i
AVIS, VA, July 12.-There is q great deal of
sickness in the neighborhood.
We were sorry to learn that Miss Mamie,
daughter of Mr.. VIM. H.sHarris, died on Sun
day night, having had fever for three weeks
The interment will take place at Calvary
Chapel this morning. The funeral sermon
will be preached by Rev. Mr.. Dolly. Miss
Harris was IS years of age. The distressed
family have the sympathy of the entire COM
munity.
Miss Fannie Taylor, who has been visiting
Mrs. Taliaferro has returned home.
Judge John Brooks and family, of New
Mexico are visiting Mr.. J. M. Brooks and
family.
The Rev. DR.. Murray, of Bethel, paid sew
eral visits in the neighborhood last week.
Mr.. Geo. Armentrout, of your city, spent
Sunday here at his old home
Mr.. j. H. Bare paid visit to friends in
friends in Waynesboro during last week.
Rev. DR.. Murray preached at Christians
Creek schoolhouse on Sunday afternoon.
We are glad that what the farmers call
''good hay weather" has come again, and the
rattle of the mower is heard in the land.
Wheat hauling is now the order of the day.
Some of our farmers will thresh this week.
Whortleberries are ripe on the mountain.
Oh! for "carrier" that we might have our
mail carried to us. K,